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  1. 03-14-2012, 06:04 PM #1
    jeemmerling621
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    Longarm quilting is not cheating

    I rent a longarm at my LQS and was quilting today (I.e. with headphones and tuned out to the world). A customer comes into the classroom where the longarms are and gets my attention and proclaims that what I am doing "is cheating, and defiling my quilt". I literally stood there speechless. She was in her 80's (I'm guessing) and has probably only ever hand quilted, but her total lack of filter just baffled me.

    I had to get that off my chest I am so glad we all do our own thing on the Board and respect each other's amazing work!
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  2. 03-14-2012, 06:12 PM #2
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    hehehehe....at 80, she probably no longer has a filter. I'm sure she truly didn't understand how quilt policey she sounded!
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  3. 03-15-2012, 09:53 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by alikat110 View Post
    hehehehe....at 80, she probably no longer has a filter. I'm sure she truly didn't understand how quilt policey she sounded!
    I think you need to check your own filter, my dear. Being 80 does not automatically relegate anyone to filterless status and to assume so is demeaning and insulting. Think on this: unless you die younger, you will live to be 80.
    Perhaps your filter will have improved by that time.
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  4. 03-15-2012, 10:02 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by FroggyinTexas View Post
    I think you need to check your own filter, my dear. Being 80 does not automatically relegate anyone to filterless status and to assume so is demeaning and insulting. Think on this: unless you die younger, you will live to be 80.
    Perhaps your filter will have improved by that time.
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    This is so true. My mom is 80 this year and while she may have said some thoughtless things in the past (as we ALL do), she wouldn't be rude like this!! I've known some really, truly sweet and gracious 80-year-olds. IMO, unless you have lost your mind and really can't control it, there is no excuse for rudeness at any age.

    Of course, people who are without control physically, due to actual dementia, or whatever, it is a different matter, but that doesn't sound like this woman's problem (as in OP).
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  5. 03-16-2012, 07:26 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by alikat110 View Post
    hehehehe....at 80, she probably no longer has a filter. I'm sure she truly didn't understand how quilt policey she sounded!
    sorry that being 80 is hehehe, that has nothing to do with it, I'm 77 and a quilter.
    I do not tell others what they can or can't do on their quilts.
    Freedom is costly and quilting keeps us busy...
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    Quote Originally Posted by alikat110 View Post
    hehehehe....at 80, she probably no longer has a filter. I'm sure she truly didn't understand how quilt policey she sounded!
    You're probably right about the filter. I tell my DH a lot that if I can't do what I want at 69, when can I? Unfortunately, I think some people think that goes for saying whatever they want. Just consider the source & laugh!
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  7. 03-14-2012, 06:12 PM #7
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    I'm with you, different strokes for different folks. Everyone should do what they want without hearing someones' opinions. You handled much better than I would have. No quilt police, just rude people.
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    Amazing...and I truly believe that those who bash other's method choice, quite frankly are jealous. Ive seen that alot. Its too bad really, but dont sweat the small stuff..QUILT ON!!!
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    What a shame to have you quiet quilting time ruined by someone. machine quilting just as important and in some cases more acceptable to people than hand quilting. I only machine quilt now I did the hand quilting many years ago and got bored with the time it took finish the quilt.
    no matter what method you use it is ok. it is an individual choice.
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  10. 03-14-2012, 06:21 PM #10
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    I probably would have just laughed....little old "lady" indeed. LOL.
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